This accessibility statement applies to the City of Osceola, Arkansas.
The goal of this website is to guarantee the accessibility of its content and services for individuals with disabilities who require additional access support. Resources have been dedicated to enhancing the website’s user-friendliness and accessibility, driven by the belief that every individual deserves to experience and engage with digital content equally.
Measures to Support Accessibility
This website takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:
- Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
- Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
- Integrate accessibility into our municipal procurement practices.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. This website aims to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
Accessibility Efforts & Disclaimer
We remain dedicated to the ongoing enhancement of the accessibility of our website and services. This commitment is rooted in the belief that ensuring a smooth, inclusive, and unrestricted experience for individuals with disabilities is a shared ethical responsibility.
We are always striving to enhance the accessibility of all pages and materials on our website; however, it is possible that some content has not yet been fully aligned with accessibility standards. This may occur when we have not yet identified or implemented the most suitable fix to improve a specific user experience.
AccessiYes Assistive Technology Widget
We want as many people as possible to be able to use our website. To provide additional support and ensure an inclusive experience, we integrate the AccessiYes Accessibility Widget. This widget provides customizable tools that allow visitors to adjust how the website looks and functions according to their individual accessibility and readability needs.
When activated via the floating widget icon (or using the keyboard shortcut Alt+A / Option+A), users can:
- Content & Font Adjustments: Increase or decrease text sizes, adjust line spacing, letter spacing, and text alignment, or switch to dyslexia-friendly fonts.
- Color & Contrast Controls: Choose between Dark Contrast, High Contrast, Low Saturation, Grayscale, or Invert Colors to enhance visual clarity.
- Reading & Focus Aids: Enable reading guides, reading masks, and link highlighting to improve comprehension and reduce visual distractions.
- Motion & Animation Control: Pause CSS animations, animated GIFs, and autoplaying videos to support users with vestibular sensitivities.
- Navigation & Audio Tools: Use enhanced keyboard navigation, screen reader assistance, text-to-speech tools, and page audio controls.
- Accessibility Profiles: Select pre-configured profiles tailored for specific needs (such as vision impairment, cognitive focus, or motor sensitivity).
Reporting Accessibility Problems with This Website
We are always looking to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter content that you cannot access, please contact us using the details below, and we will work to provide you with an accessible alternative:
City of Osceola, Arkansas
303 W. Hale Avenue, Osceola, AR 72370
Phone: (870) 563-5245
Email: admin@osceolaar.gov
We aim to respond to all accessibility feedback within a reasonable timeframe (if a response is requested).
If you are not satisfied with how the city addresses your accessibility concern, you may contact the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division or file a grievance under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the city’s ADA Coordinator.
Third-Party Content and Functionality
We may make use of third-party resources or embedded third-party software on our website. Wherever possible, we strive to ensure these tools are fully compliant with accessibility standards.
Technical Information About This Website’s Accessibility
Our organization is committed to making its website accessible to all visitors in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, targeting WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of this website relies on the following standard web technologies:
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon to ensure compatibility with modern web browsers, assistive technologies, and browser plugins.
What We’re Doing to Improve Accessibility
Our accessibility journey is continuous. We regularly review our website and content to identify and fix known issues, utilizing automated checks alongside tools such as the Recite Me Accessibility Checker. This statement is reviewed and updated at least once a year.
